HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7011.10 – Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes); open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting
HS code 7011.10 is the 6-digit subheading for glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting. It is used for incandescent bulb envelopes, fluorescent tube glass shells, halogen lamp glass casings, neon sign glass tubes (unfitted) and decorative light bulb glass parts.
What HS 7011.10 covers
This category covers the raw glass envelopes, bulbs, and tubes, along with their parts, specifically designed for electric lighting, but crucially, without any electrical fittings. These are fundamental components in the manufacturing of traditional incandescent, fluorescent, and halogen lamps. Importers are typically lighting assembly plants and manufacturers who integrate these glass parts with filaments, electrodes, and bases to create finished lighting products. Exporters are specialized glass manufacturers with expertise in forming precise and durable glass shapes. Key aspects of trade include the glass's clarity, heat resistance, dimensional accuracy, and consistency, which are vital for the performance and safety of the final lighting product. While LED technology has reduced demand for some traditional forms, these glass components remain essential for a significant portion of the global lighting market.
- Covers
- Incandescent bulb envelopes
- Fluorescent tube glass shells
- Halogen lamp glass casings
- Neon sign glass tubes (unfitted)
- Decorative light bulb glass parts
- Automotive lamp glass envelopes
- Examples
- Philips bulb glass shells
- Osram fluorescent tube glass
- GE Lighting glass components
- Sylvania lamp envelopes
Codes often confused with 7011.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 701190 (other glass envelopes) and 8539 (finished electric lamps). The key is "without fittings" and the explicit purpose "for electric lighting."
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.6% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $8.4M 21% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $7.3M 19% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$3.4M 8.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $39M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $6.0M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $5.9M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Slovakia $5.4M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $63M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 7011.10 4
Brazil splits HS 7011.10 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7011.10.10 Glass envelopes for discharge and flash lampsPara lâmpadas ou tubos de descarga, incluindo os de luz relâmpago (flash)
- 7011.10.2 For incandescent lampsPara lâmpadas de incandescência Group
- 7011.10.21 Incandescent lamp glass bulbs, 90 mm or lessBulbos de diâmetro inferior ou igual a 90 mm
- 7011.10.29 Other incandescent lamp glass envelopesOutros
- 7011.10.90 Other glass envelopes for electric lightingOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7011.10
What is HS code 701110?
HS code 701110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes); open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting. This category covers the raw glass envelopes, bulbs, and tubes, along with their parts, specifically designed for electric lighting, but crucially, without any electrical fittings. These are fundamental components in the manufacturing of traditional incandescent, fluorescent, and halogen lamps. Importers are typically lighting assembly plants and manufacturers who integrate these glass parts with filaments, electrodes, and bases to create finished lighting products. Exporters are specialized glass manufacturers with expertise in forming precise and durable glass shapes. Key aspects of trade include the glass's clarity, heat resistance, dimensional accuracy, and consistency, which are vital for the performance and safety of the final lighting product. While LED technology has reduced demand for some traditional forms, these glass components remain essential for a significant portion of the global lighting market.
What products fall under HS code 701110?
Incandescent bulb envelopes, Fluorescent tube glass shells, Halogen lamp glass casings, Neon sign glass tubes (unfitted), Decorative light bulb glass parts, Automotive lamp glass envelopes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701110?
This code is distinct from 701190 (other glass envelopes) and 8539 (finished electric lamps). The key is "without fittings" and the explicit purpose "for electric lighting."
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.4M, 21% of world exports), Thailand ($7.3M) and Taiwan (about $3.4M). World exports came to about $39M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 701110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701110 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($6.0M, 9.6% of world imports), Nigeria ($5.9M) and Slovakia ($5.4M). World imports came to about $63M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 701110 structured?
HS code 701110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701110?
Brazil splits HS code 701110 into 4 NCM codes: 7011.10.10 (Glass envelopes for discharge and flash lamps), 7011.10.21 (Incandescent lamp glass bulbs, 90 mm or less), 7011.10.29 (Other incandescent lamp glass envelopes), 7011.10.90 (Other glass envelopes for electric lighting). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.